Open-ear audio for active routines
The Shokz OpenRun Pro bone-conduction headphones are currently listed at $109.95, around $70 below their usual price of about $180. The offer brings an older model in the brand's lineup to a lower price point.
Rather than covering the ear canals, bone-conduction headphones send vibrations toward the inner ear, leaving users able to hear ambient sound. The OpenRun Pro is designed for outdoor activities such as running, where awareness of nearby sounds can be useful. Its open-ear design also means it does not block competing noise.
The lightweight headphones have an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance and can be worn with a bicycle helmet or sunglasses. They support calls and everyday listening. Bass is more limited than on conventional in-ear headphones, though the model is designed to offer stronger low frequencies than many bone-conduction alternatives.
As open-ear audio develops, products like the OpenRun Pro may make personal listening easier to integrate into active, connected routines.
